The following is a 9/15/2020 press release from the Smithsonian Institution: We are pleased to announce that following the successful reopening of the National Zoo and the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of African American History and Culture will reopen to the public this […]
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC Take a Tour Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery Thursday & Friday, Noon Saturday & Sunday, 11:45 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Docent’s Choice Thursday & Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Featured Programs Conversation Circles Friday, May 31, 2019 10 a.m. […]
“American Presidents” Will be Closed Until September 22, 2017 for Renovation
It’s Renovation Time for “America’s Presidents” “America’s Presidents” is getting a new look! The exhibition space will close for renovation February 26, 2017 and will reopen September 22, 2017 at the National Portrait Gallery. From March 24 through September 4, a temporary installation of “America’s Presidents” will open in the west gallery on the second floor. […]
“America Now”: America Participates at Three Smithsonian Museums
Museums To Present Programs That Capture American Participation in Democracy, Dance, Portraiture, Music and Art “America Now,” a collaboration of programs jointly organized by three Smithsonian museums, will create spaces for civic engagement and cultural connections under the unifying theme of “participation” since 2016 is an election year. The National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of […]